We will learn how to conjugate second-group verbs in the present tense after we have already learned how to conjugate first-group verbs in this lesson. In second group verbs, there are no exceptional cases.
Second Group Verbs (Le deuxième groupe):
These are verbs that end in (IR), and when conjugating these verbs in the present tense, we remove (IR) and add the following endings:
| I | Je | is |
| You, singular informal | Tu | is |
| He / She | Il / Elle | it |
| We | Nous | issons |
| You,singular formal or plural | Vous | issez |
| They | Ils / Elles | issent |
Some important second group verbs:
| Ralentir | To slows down |
| Franchir | To cross |
| Applaudir | To applaud |
| Grandir | To grow |
| Réunir | To gather |
| Bâtir | To build |
| Finir | To finish |
| Choisir | To choose |
| Réussir | To succeed |
| Réfléchir | To think |
| Obéir | To obey |
| Atterrir | To land |
| Guérir | To heals |
| Punir | To punish |
| Rétablir | To establish |
| Rugir | To roar |
| Jouir | To enjoy |
Example:
| Finir - To finish | |
| Je finis | I finish |
| Tu finis | You finish |
| Il / Elle finit | He / She finishes |
| Nous finissons | We finish |
| Vous finissez | You finish |
| Ils / Elles finissent | They finish |
Je finis mes devoirs. - I finish my homework.
In conclusion, we have learned about the present tense, how to structure it, and how to conjugate verbs in the second group. In the next lesson, we will continue with how to conjugate verbs in the present tense for the third group in the next lesson. Feel free to ask any questions or leave comments, I'll happily respond. À bientôt (see you soon)!